Madeline Porter and Shannon Harper have been writing since 1977, when theirfirst book, a Gothic romance, was published as Elizabeth Habersham. Theypublished books as Anne James and as Madeline Harper. Madeline lives inNewport Beach, California, where she is assistant publicity director for theaward-winning South Coast Repertory Theater Company. Shannon lives in WinterHaven, Florida. During their almost fifteen-year partnership, Madeline andShannon have lived on opposite coasts, and they collaborate via the mail,fax machines and their computers.